2019 Honda HR-V Review: Hauls Everything, but Not Fast

[@biscuitninja]

Funny how they do a subcompact vehicle and then complain about everything that makes a subcompact.

[@robbinmayes-smith1666]

I have a 2019 Sport and it kicks ass! I have driven it through the mountains of Asheville and had no issues! It's an incredible vehicle! And only by the grace of God have I not gotten a speeding ticket in my town ! My only grievance is that I wish it sat higher.

[@jblann81]

I just got a 2019 Honda HRV Sport and I agree with you! I live in Morganton not far from Asheville and it moves pretty quickly! I love mine so far and dont have any complaints!

[@wwonka52]

@@jblann81 I just got my Honda HRV EX-L 2019, with only 6,000 miles. Peppy enough for me, and I had a Nissan Juke 1.6 Turbo that would fly. I'm adjusting very well, much better than I expected. Man She 's a Lead Foot ! Huh? lol

[@InsecureRaven826]

I have one of these and yes it’s slow but it’s no where near as bad as they make it seem to be in this video.

[@Davidxdlol]

Jonah Neeley enough space to smash in the back?

[@gnrfront]

Reviewers are spoiled with fast cars, so when they get into a normal car, all the say is,”Oh my God, so slow.” “I’ll never pass traffic because I suck at driving, so I need a superior car to overpower everyone else.”... Good thing you’re not a race car driver, because in a real race, you’re not going to pass anyone easily.

[@MrAsh-cw5cq]

I agree

[@bobh5087]

Last Monday [MLK Day] I bought a new 2022 HR-V LX in Modern Steel Metallic, and haven't had the slightest problem easily passing other vehicles. Plenty of "get up and go." And I love this car's CVT - very smooth, quiet and responsive. If you WANT a sports car, then BUY a sports car... not an HR-V. The HR-V is a comfortable, easy-handling, versatile, great everyday vehicle with fantastic fuel economy in ECO mode. Plus, it earns Consumer Reports highest score for reliability. And I can highly recommend it.

[@kuday80]

Nice car! Who wants to be super fast while driving SUV?

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

Not super fast no....but itd be nice if it was capable of passing a Prius on the highway

[@PileOnPileOffPileUpOnThe481]

@@TheShangralaaaa17 can't you?

[@cecilhenry9908]

I test drove the car in Canada. Seems fine going up hills and accelaration is fine. Goes 120kph no problem without noise. What are people complaining about? It a cheaper CRV with Honda reliability. Those other brands have lots of issues with quality.

[@maximetrudel2393]

she is complaining for nothing

[@gnrfront]

They complaint they can’t overpower everyone else in traffic because they suck at driving and need a car that gives them an advantage over everyone else

[@MehdiGlz]

Yeah I was worried about the speed, but then I test drove it and had no issue whatsoever. Unless you're used to always driving over 80, the speed and acceleration is more then enough. It's not a racing Civic, is a compact

[@tortangtalong1]

Who hired this professional racer to review subcompacts

[@cizko619er1]

joemago 😂

[@lorenavarela6646]

I love my new HRV and have no complaints about the speed. I had a CRV for 15 yrs and don’t regret buying it is cheaper.

[@Just-a-guy926]

ECON mode is only intended for use on the highway AFTER you have gotten up to cruising speed. You should never turn ECON on until AFTER the air conditioning system has lowered the cabin to a comfortable temperature. ECON works with the throttle, cruise control, transmission and climate control system.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

True

[@FlameHazeist]

ECON button always on here and no acceleration issues. Here in Canada I'm up to 60 mph by the time I merge and a few seconds later I'm cruising at 75. Engine rpm only goes up to 3.5k during acceleration.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@FlameHazeist good

[@bobbutcher9266]

Hey lady, you want some cheese with that whine?

[@Hero1117a]

Luv my HR -V sport

[@ak2112]

Elana is so good that I'm actually watching an HR-V review.

[@reaality3860]

My 2021 HR-V has a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder that makes only 141 HP. It IS underpowered, but the cop said his Lazer calibration was confirmed and it's not too underpowered to go 98 MPH. Evedently, speeding to clear the left lane for faster moving traffic is wrong when the faster moving traffic just happens to be an unmarked police car chasing you down for speeding.

[@albertarenasjr1224]

Yes I have one an I love it I bought because I'm a honda lover if I wanted a sports car I would've got one..but this is my favorite of all time..

[@gnrfront]

Same here. I used to own a BMW X1. Overpriced maintenance costs. I love my reliable HRV that has an engine that’s been proven reliable since 2006 civic

[@gerardocuevas2742]

I am looking to buy one soon. Did you find it reliable mechanically?

[@gnrfront]

Most cars in the 90s and early 2000s were much slower than this car. I guess people back then sucked at driving then? Cars are getting faster and bigger, but the drivers are worse than ever

[@ZA6NUT]

I have a 2019 hrv Special Edition. And I love it. 😀😃

[@RonnieGreher]

Dinged for HP? How did we make it when many cars had less than 100hp? This is a Honda for budget conscious buyers, looking for value and long term reliability. I cannot find a car review that’s not obsessed with more hp. Rant over. The lane watch camera is a very helpful tool. I’ve had it on my 2015 Fit for almost 5 years now, and would miss not having it. The light, rather than camera, isn’t very informative. have always found the backup camera to be fairly useless for the same reasons given here with regard to lane watch camera. I do use backup camera to judge distance to the rear when parking, and that’s it. Good thorough review of the HRV.

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

I remember the day when Honda's slogan was, "Honda, we keep it simple".

[@sanilj]

The S is for second gear based on my experience with Honda Insight. The video displayed by the camera on the right side is for lane change so you just look at it for a moment and the rest of the time you can look straight at the road. 🤪 this reviewer is not very knowledgeable.

[@Davidxdlol]

linasJ s is for sport

[@Davidxdlol]

linasJ idiot

[@marcoulibarri5744]

I agree with her opinion that the car needs a little bit more power. Basic Honda cars lack horsepower to be more fuel efficient.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

S mode with eco off does the trick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2HQg2x7d5mWfNU

[@Lucky8s]

It needs the CR-V's 1.5 turbo with the CVT. It already gets very good fuel economy in the CR-V, no doubt will do even better in a smaller vehicle.

[@noroar3258]

I think the euro model has the 1.5

[@itethe]

Model T Ford was 2.9 liters with 20 hp. It was the bomb back then.

[@stevenever5351]

Best reviewer on the Tube!

[@johnchen3]

I’m still wondering why you needed to get “up to speed” in downtown LA traffic

[@ALMX5DP]

John Chen LA traffic is cutthroat. I’d take punchy power to thread those gaps or get ahead of the next person. A lack of power (or responsive power) can definitely hurt.

[@minaguirguis8897]

I watched a couple of her reviews and she has a tendency to complain.

[@joshmiller1640]

I don't want a reviewer to just love everything about every car. I complain about my car and want to hear complaints about the car she reviews.

[@karthiknaik3944]

Yeah I owned the same engine in my Civic earlier and it was well powered, paid review

[@joshmiller1640]

@@karthiknaik3944 They don't get paid for reviews. By law they would have to disclose this was a paid review. Lets not just say they were paid because you don't agree with what they say. Unless you have proof that they secretly are taking money and not disclosing it, please don't just throw crap like that out, so you feel better about your disagreement with their opinion. Just say you disagree with them.

[@minaguirguis8897]

@@karthiknaik3944 the civic 1.5 Turbo has 174 hp and 162 torque whereas the HRV has 141 hp and 127 torque.

[@ronh2660]

Some reviewers get their cars from a dealership. Other reviewers get all expenses paid travel to Europe or Hawaii. They praise the car...wonder why.

[@alliejr]

So, you have to take your eyes off the road in front of you to view the blindspot camera, but you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to view the indicator in the right side mirror? Your eyes are much better than mine... and all other humans.

[@NukePooch1]

Good review, but if it were my money, I'd rather have another Fit (currently have a 2010 Fit). Still get a manual trans, manual climate controls (I hate touchscreens), still keep the Magic Seats, and save $5K.

[@mpoerot8013]

it's certainly hard to beat the joy of a Fit

[@alejandro11000]

Euro-Spec is WAYYY BETTER w/1.5t + MT

[@alliejr]

Alejandro Estrada Romero Universally true for most cars.

[@gnrfront]

That engine is not reliable. Honda is smart for using the 1.8 sohc from the 2006 civic, it’s a proven reliable engine.

[@alejandro11000]

@@gnrfront yeah, we know that now. Which is why you wait a year or two fiir ant problems. Also, I was refering to the fact that it has more power and a manual transmission BUT YES, NO THANK YOU TO OIL DILUTION

[@OyugiGGregory]

The engine noise and the little struggle uphill is synonymous with CVT. If it had the traditional AT then it wouldn't have much of a struggle up and the rubbery gear change feel

[@stephenmullenax4522]

This thing is quick AF.

[@AndrewMaksymBrainNectar]

I currently have a Honda Fit, how would it compare to that?

[@oooooo8352]

After watching this I think I will just get the Honda fit

[@joshmiller1640]

Good review. It's not a bad small SUV, but I can't see wanting one with that below average performance. Might be good to buy your teen to keep them at responsible driving speed.

[@FlameHazeist]

And to keep their car repair and fuel bills low!

[@gnrfront]

Bad drivers need a powerful car to have an advantage in traffic. When the playing field is even, their weaknesses in driving are exposed.

[@supergeorge2752]

Had a 2016 HR-V loved the car for what it is, but after a short few months I could not stand the revy engine with no power. This model year was also noisy in the cabin and the wind was tossing it all over at hwy speeds. I will buy another only if the civic's 1.5 turbo is put under the hood.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Did you even use S mode with eco off?? FWD is lighter than the AWD FYI

[@supergeorge2752]

@@SonyEnthusiast Mine was a front wheel drive, manual - 6 speed transmission, no ECO mode. It was moving a little better when RPM was kept in the 3500-4000 range but it was noisy. Compare that with the Civic's 1.5 turbo direct injected engine that dumps all it torque from 2000 RPM and up (and builds even more power from there) and you have a winner. The HR-V needs the 1.5 T engine. It would not be over or under powered. The HR-V with the CVT is OK, if you have given up on life, in zombie mode, and just want to go from point A-to-B.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@supergeorge2752 nah, it depends on the driver. I used to race cars and I used the same mentality to any car as seen here as I entered the freeway and passed others easily with my "slow" HR-V: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXeooneDgd2Sb9k

[@noroar3258]

@@supergeorge2752 lol, given up on life . I'd rather wave hello to you as I'm passing by the honda dealership in my HRV while your getting your oil dilution problem checked at the clueless dealership on your 1.5 turbo

[@supergeorge2752]

@@noroar3258 for some odd reason I have no issues with oil dilution with the 1.5T, maybe because I do a good portion of hwy drive every day. 50K miles zero problems so far. I still love the HR-V, thinking about picking up a 2018, - last year for manual trans option.

[@charterd]

It’s has less horsepower but with good solid body.

[@wrzl1675]

It’s not the engines power ( lack thereof ) at all , it’s the CVT that’s killing the power.

[@brocklanders6969]

No, it's the engine's lack of power. Honda's 1.5 turbo is in the Civic and CR-V and both are quick with CVTs. CVTs might not be the best performance choice when it comes to transmissions, but there are used in many vehicles that still provide good acceleration. A DCT or traditional automatic would do little, if anything to make the HR-V quicker.

[@supergeorge2752]

Sorry but you are wrong on this. It is the lackluster engine. The 1.5T Civic is faster with the CVT than with the manual trans. You loose out when you make the shift from first to second gear. Look it up. CVT keeps constant power to the wheels. Modern auto and CVTs are faster than manual trans. Manual trans is favorable for those that feel the need to be in control or sometimes called " enthusiast".

[@liveoak7838]

@@supergeorge2752 manual trans is favorable to those that don't trust the reliability of CVTs www.hrvforum.com/threads/cvt-transmission-issues-merged.37073/

[@garyjones6288]

I wouldn't want to take a long trip with her, especially with her driving.

[@Alekoubas]

This is a classic case of a journalist thinking they're doing a better job the more negatives they point out. Calm down.

[@swanblake]

Totally agree about your power comment. It needs more grunt. The 1.5L turbo would be perfect in this and the Fit

[@minaguirguis8897]

I have the 1.5 Turbo in my Civic and I hate the turbo lag when you want to make a quick pass.

[@gnrfront]

I’ve been driving since 1993. If this car is slow, then I must have been driving turtles back then.

[@rhubble1]

I quite like my un-shocking driving experience in the one I bought. Hashtag momcar.

[@robertippoliti5186]

if you want fast ? buy a sports car.

[@robertg2397]

Wow this lady is annoying I mean what do you expect for 140 horsepower? The car was not designed to be fast it was designed for fuel economy and reliability. They used the extremely reliable and dependable r18 which came out of the 2006 thru 2015 Honda Civic. People put 500 thousand miles on these engines

[@adamnevis7636]

Excellent review!

[@RaY_77W]

the euro spec has a 1.5 vtec turbo 180hp and offers a manual

[@froby_flingit]

Cool background shots around Los Angeles, Elysian Park etc.

[@liljo911xxx]

After this review..I will think twice now..

[@henmari6684]

Try the mazda cx3 subcompact if u want more power but limited space which is the disadvantage. It can go 190kph if u want that speed.

[@eduardotoledano]

Great review! Informative, relatable, and fun.

[@creichard181]

I absolutely love the way you review cars, always very comprehensive, often even more so than KBB. SO THANK YOU

[@voided3]

I feel Honda may have been better off using a different powertrain formula with a smaller turbo engine and a 6+ speed auto or manual, instead of a CVT, for the HR-V (I see in another comment here that it is, in fact, available that way in other countries). As a comparable example, we recently got a base Mini Countryman ALL4 with the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo. I was skeptical of its lower power rating versus the 2.0 S for a vehicle of its size and weight, but the combination of the flat torque curve starting at low revs with an 8-speed auto really gets the most out of a small power plant and it cruises like a champ. It's not a rocket ship, but it doesn't feel anemic and I don't fear hills!

[@gnrfront]

The beauty of the 141 hp 1.8 I-vtec engine is its been proven reliable since 2006 civic. 1.5 T, oil dilution problems and its been around only sine 2017... who knows how many more problems it’s going to get.

[@supergeorge2752]

watched it again. good review!

[@ka1ong]

imagine having this at home

[@mathewmurphy9818]

Do I sense a hater of honda, I believe so.

[@jakp8777]

I look forward to these hanging in the left lane doing 40.

[@FlameHazeist]

Slow drivers will always be slow. I always hang on the left with the big boys doing 75 :P

[@aminkhashm]

thank you for your good review.

[@jacklo325]

She looks like a very small woman. What's really "pathetic" is the way you overly dramatized like this car is "so slow"...you know this a sub compact, yes? Have you tried a Nissan kicks??

[@xvaa]

no center console room that’s why you not going to keep your phone and keep checking it all the time that why it has safe

[@RichardShelton]

A nice, and fair, review. Thank you.

[@kevinbarry71]

To me this class a vehicle makes no sense at all. But it is popular with the over 65 crowd

[@speedfiend925]

Tiny T-REX arms? CANNOT UNSEE! 🦖😆😆😆

[@buzzedlunne6668]

It is definitely a slow car. probably the slowest in all the cars we've owned but still a nice lovely suv car that we love. I'm surprised it's been said in this video that there's no road/wind noise. I find our experience different as it can be noisy but of course you can drown it with audio/music. Re Apple Car play & Android, I wonder why mine doesn't have that. I see the 'alieny' green android mascott but other than that nothing. I really want those as it helps not to look at the screen too often to do anything on the infotainment system. Does it come pre-installed on some and not on others?

[@jblann81]

what year do you have and trim?

[@raytrevor1]

Its not a sports car! Why test it as if it is one?

[@Desertfox24]

Drove all three. Once you drive the CX-5, the others are a real let down.

[@xvaa]

get you self corvette if you need power my 16 year old doughter loves it and i traded my 2013 x5m for it little over 500hp car ,so far this car for me is joke but for kids its the safest AWD car and affordable you can get ,can’t give you kid first super car

[@ohcanadaeh]

Why complain about power when the car is designed for fuel economy in mind. It comes with a CVT. What do you expect ? Get someone that’s not so focus on fun-to-drive and power to do the review please (don’t have a commuter driver to review a BMW M car)

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Idiots these days. They will complain about mpg if it does have more power smfh

[@supergeorge2752]

Disagree....The Civic is also made for fuel economy (40 MPG+ on the hwy all day), but they did not under power it. 1.5 turbo or 2.0 NA.

[@Dannyn829]

JCA i believe this is a fair review and it was not designed for fuel economy you fool!!

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@Dannyn829 it is designed for fuel economy. I see a eco button and an mpg Stat reader with a cvt in mine, you fool!! My best was 42 mpg.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@supergeorge2752 the civic with its many trims is considered to be more sporty. It has a racing pedigree with the type R and is a favorite among tuners

[@TalismanPHX]

The Honda HPV, HIV... The naming protocol is BAD. This vehicle is nothing more than a TALL Fit..... priced thousands higher

[@z-ro34]

The US version could use the 1.5 Turbo. Other than that, Mine has been great so far.

[@mpoerot8013]

yeah it's underpowered for the US roads

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

I can't stand CVT transmissions. Sure it's great for fuel economy but that droning noise when the gas is pushed is terrible. Some CVTs have sort of fixed that problem, but I'd rather have a conventional 6-speed automatic or a dual-clutch system. Oh and Honda needs to get rid of that old infotainment system and put in the new ones like the ones found on the newer Accords.

[@mrsashleyspeaks2394]

Will I have trouble doing 70 on a Texas Highway?

[@kbld1]

No

[@luisacocinaymuchomas1192]

No se puede subir el asiento del conductor a tú comodidad y si lo subes es un poquito. Y seguiría escribiendo más de mi experiencia con éste auto.

[@axvarela]

Too obsessed with HP for small pockets.

[@dountoothers8438]

I would

[@PANOSDX1968]

U knit picking too much for a sub-20K sub-compact SUV. U don't get a Bentley for 20K!!!!! And as far as the right mirror camera, it was a HUGE mistake to remove it. On my 2017 Pilot it was there and it was the most convenient feature, no head turning, nothing, just pick quickly at the center screen and u could see the lines and where the car on ur right was in milliseconds. Since I sold it and got 2 luxury vehicles with the blinking light, which unless the color of the car is black or its dark outside, the blinking lights are unnoticeable, then u actually have to take ur eyes off the road and look at the mirror to determine where the other car is. Give us reviews to watch of vehicles based on category and price and not on a wish list. It makes no sense.

[@MarioLopez-eb5hw]

You can't gain sipped, because you don't know how to drive it!

[@BTC909]

Wait for a 2021 Soul without the DCT.

[@secordman]

More round knobs needed .. if it ain't broke...

[@tanyacaley4401]

The hrv does struggle, move up to the crv

[@tdmap2241]

That 1.8l engine got enough power for that vehicle. What's the complaining all about!?

[@mathewmurphy9818]

Turn off the echo mode and you'll get enough power. "DOUGH"

[@bigcrowfly]

It feels dangerously slow, like the smallest 4 cyl cars from 1970s if you got the optional 2 speed auto trans. Have to floor it just to get it moving. The 140 HP rating is deceiving, it can only get that power at very high revs (6500) that are not accessible with an auto. The torque is even worse-saw a curve on the internet that shows about 60 pound feet at the 2500 rpm that most people drive .

[@FlameHazeist]

It's fine for most people. Only bad drivers and those that drive very short on-ramps feel it is dangerously slow.

[@metetuncay5165]

Please upgrade to 4K cameras.

[@normt5463]

Dripping sales in 2018...everyone is passing Honda by.

[@FlameHazeist]

It's because of the plant flooding last year that delayed production by 5 months. Where I live no dealer has any in their inventory.

[@kbld1]

@@FlameHazeist The dealer we went to today had only a couple in stock. We'll have to wait for them to get one delivered from another dealer.

[@kchiloquin5570]

This lady worries about bull$#!+* Way too much. Other wise it seems like a fine get err done ride. Better than walking fool. The step off is what concerns me. I drove a 3cylinder way back and it was a chump wonder but good on gas.

[@sanilj]

Why does she end the review with a talk on trading in an HR ?! 🤔

[@newchannel1231]

Didnt like the reviewer...too much irony!!

[@twong6531]

A soul-less car...forget it unless you desire a A to Z car

[@gnrfront]

I’d rather have a soul-less car that’s reliable and has a good resale value, than a soul-ful car that falls apart at 100k miles

[@twong6531]

@@gnrfront took you a year to figure this out...you making me laughing out pretty loud..."SOUL-LESS" indeed

[@Rainman___]

She's the worst reviewer out of the group >:/

[@alexisrodriguez4723]

this girl try's to hard to be funny. stick to reviews of the car.

[@luisacocinaymuchomas1192]

A mí en lo particular no recomiendo este auto. Es lo más incómodo para mí. Precio muy alto ,no tiene suficiente espacio . El material de los asientos mala calidad y los asientos de atrás no caben tres adultos. Mi experiencia en el dealer no fué cómoda.

[@quietguy1948]

Good video, over priced, dull, uninspiring vehicle. NO SALE.

[@kendelion]

Except it actually very popular. Low power efficient cars outsold high power inspiring cars by more than 80 to 90%

[@normt5463]

@@kendelion dropping sales of the HeR-V are not seen as a good thing.

[@kendelion]

@@normt5463 maybe there, but it's still going strong in other countries. Like here in japan you'll see more hrv or vezel than any other brands.

[@normt5463]

@@kendelion Honda products are over priced in the states for so-so quality.

[@FlameHazeist]

@@normt5463 Their sales dropped because of the Celaya plant flooding. Where I live they sell like hot cakes and no dealer ever has any in their inventory.

[@oooooo8352]

Hey lady I take it that you are single...

[@instasingingvids3529]

I always hate the name HRV always makes me think of HIV

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Nope, big difference smfh

[@CootersTowing1]

ugly Christmas sweater day in June?

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

Lmao 140hp??? No SUV in 2019 should have that crappy of an engine. And CVTs are terrible. Thats why its so damn slow

[@gnrfront]

I’ll take 140hp and reliable over 200hp and pos car any day with my money

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

You say that until you cant merge onto a highway cause your crappy HRV has the acceleration of a lawn mower

[@blackbirdsingin90]

@@TheShangralaaaa17 Lmfao you’re a joke dude..🙄 you overdid that lawn mower comment.. it’s sort of cringe. 🤣